MUS A219 - Popular Vocal Techniques 4

    Recent Professors
    Anne Walsh
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    10–20 students
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    1.5
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MUS A219
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    An advanced course designed to meet the changing needs and challenges of performing currently popular singing styles- including full ensemble, solo, group, and background singing in jazz, rock, blues, country, folk, and easy listening. Also covered are approaches to vocal styles, song interpretation, phrasing, advanced microphone technique, building stamina, arc of song and arc of the show. There will an emphasis on working the music business/marketing oneself, as well as branding. PVT 4 students will learn to put together a ten-song set of contrasting tunes with pattern, emphasizing individual style. Vocal jazz ensemble training will be a strong focus for this class.
    Usually Held
    Tue 5:00pm–5:50pm, Tue Thu 5:00pm–6:05pm